20 Seeds Blue Spruce Picea pungens Conifer Tree Evergreen Landscape

Blue Spruce is a classic evergreen conifer prized for its striking silvery-blue needles and symmetrical, conical form. It grows into a stately tree over time, making it a popular choice for year-round structure in yards and larger landscapes.

This conifer works well as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, or as part of a windbreak planting where its dense habit fills space attractively. It is grown primarily for its ornamental foliage and cold-hardy nature, and it can be started from seed with patience and consistent moisture.
Species: Picea pungens
Variety: Blue Spruce
Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, conical, dense branching
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moist, slightly acidic
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 2-7
Germination: Cold stratification recommended for 3-4 weeks before sowing; germinates in 2-4 weeks at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart for trees
Notes: Slow to moderate growth; keep seedlings consistently moist but not waterlogged